The Amish-Mennonite Tapioca Pudding on this website uses Baby pearl. I would think if you heated then soaked the larger overnight then made the recipe it would work.

Date: 02/10/2006 Topic: Recipes > Desserts

Ingredients

* 6 cups boiling water

* 1 cup baby pearl tapioca

* 1 package un -flavored gelatin

* 3/4 cup sugar

* dash salt

* 1 cup whipped cream

* fruit, if desired

Directions

Bring water to a boil. Add tapioca, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the balls are clear. Remove from heat and add gelatin and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Place in refrigerator overnight. Fold in whipped cream and fruit, if used. Serves 12 to 15.